1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 2011 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2011 Dodge Dakota is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Dakota.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jaguar MK II (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK II | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Jaguar | Dodge |
| Model | MK II | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3340 mm |
